QuietClock vs Dock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
QuietClock
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Whether on your nightstand, desk, or mounted display, the app stays visible and dims when powered to avoid glareβperfect for passive use. Custom themes and dim delay settings let you shape your ideal timekeeping environment. Digital & Analog clock styles Customizable color themes Auto-dim when device is connected to power Adjustable dim delay and brightness level Private and lightweight - no data tracking Completely free No advertisements
Dock
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The only StandBy-style dock with a living planetary system β watch the Moon, Mars and Saturn spin while your iPhone charges on your desk or nightstand. Dock transforms your iPhone into a beautiful display while charging. Inspired by StandBy mode, it brings elegant clocks, animated planets, and immersive visuals to your desk, nightstand, or workspace. SIX CLOCK STYLES β’ Minimal Analog, Analog, Digital, Compact Analog, Word clock, and Slider β’ Digital clock digits can float subtly, StandBy-style β’ Charging style: your battery level fills the screen behind a bold two-tone clock β’ Every clock works beautifully in landscape A LIVING SKY β’ Animated planetary system with the Moon, planets and real rotation β’ Live moon phase rendered on the Moon itself β’ Date, location and weather at a glance MADE FOR YOUR NIGHTSTAND β’ Clean, distraction-free, dark-first design β’ Screen saver timing options for overnight use β’ Launches automatically when you start charging, via Apple Shortcuts β’ Keep-screen-on while charging Whether your phone is on your desk during work or beside your bed at night, Dock turns it into a display you'll actually want to look at. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.alicorak.com/dock/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuietClock at none against Dock's 3. Dock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Dock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. QuietClock asks for nothing beyond the download.
QuietClock ships an update every 2 months, Dock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuietClock | Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purpose Solutions Limited | Ali Corak |
In-app purchases
QuietClock
No in-app purchases
Dock
- Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Annual$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99





